The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith, Michael Dooling

The 101 Dalmatians

The Hundred and One Dalmatians #1

Dodie Smith, Michael Dooling

184 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction childrens classics funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Pongo and Missis had a lovely life. With their human owners, the Dearlys, to look after them, they lived in a comfortable home in London with their 15 adorable Dalmatian puppies, loved and admired by all. Especially the Dearlys' neighbor Cruella d...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
lighthearted 66%
funny 58%
hopeful 32%
emotional 23%
tense 16%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 24% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

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